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1971

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

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The Life And Contributions Of Lyman Wight, Philip C. Wightman Jan 1971

The Life And Contributions Of Lyman Wight, Philip C. Wightman

Theses and Dissertations

The purpose of this study is to collect under one cover accounts of the significant events in the life of Lyman Wight and his contributions to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.


George Reynolds: The Early Years, Grant R. Hardy Jan 1971

George Reynolds: The Early Years, Grant R. Hardy

Theses and Dissertations

The purpose of this writing is to present a biography of George Reynolds from 1842 through 1872. This study was made using the historical approach of doing research. The primary sources were the "Journal of George Reynolds" in six volumes and personal interviews with his living descendants. Other unpublished documents were discovered, such as copies of letters and short sketches, and were used in the writing.

This biography is principally limited to a study of the first thirty years of the life of George Reynolds. It includes his early life, conversion, and first mission; his service as mission secretary and …


A Study Of The Contributions Of Andrew Jenson To The Writing And Preservation Of Lds Church History, Keith W. Perkins Jan 1971

A Study Of The Contributions Of Andrew Jenson To The Writing And Preservation Of Lds Church History, Keith W. Perkins

Theses and Dissertations

Andrew Jenson, Assistant Church Historian, was one of the most prolific writers of LDS Church History. Born in Damgren, Denmark, he immigrated to Utah when he was fifteen years old. Because of his lack of training, his early life was spent in various manual labor occupations. None of these was satisfying to him; he longed for something better. He began compiling and writing Church history. In this he found much joy and happiness. His labors were soon recognized by the General Authorities of the LDS church, and he was permanently engaged as a historian in the Church historian's office. He …